Canon EOS Ra

Canon EOS Ra firmware

Canon · EOS Ra · EOS Ra · Body

Latest firmware for the Canon EOS Ra is v1.8.0 (June 9, 2021).

Specifications

EOS Ra specifications

Body type
SLR Style Mirrorless
Resolution
30.3 MP
Sensor
CMOS
Sensor size
36 × 24 mm
ISO range
100–40000
Fastest shutter
1/8000
Burst rate
8 fps
Battery life
370 shots (CIPA)
Storage
SD card (UHS-II supported)
Video
MPEG4, H.264
Mount
Canon RF
Weight
660 g
Dimensions
136 × 98 × 84 mm
Weather sealed
Yes
Price at launch
$2499

Changelog

EOS Ra firmware changelog

  1. v1.8.0 first tracked

Firmware history

  1. Version 1.8.0 Latest Released Jun 9, 2021 First seen Jul 5, 2026
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    Firmware Version 1.8.0 incorporates the following

    enhancements

    1. Improves color balance when the RF50mm F1.8 STM lens is attached to the EOS Ra camera.
    2. Support has been added for the following lenses*:
    • RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM - RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM *With Firmware Version 1.7.0 and later. This firmware update is for cameras equipped with firmware up to Version 1.7.0. If the camera's firmware is already Version 1.8.0, this update is unnecessary. When updating the firmware of your camera, please first review the instructions thoroughl​y. Once the EOS Ra is updated to Firmware Version 1.8.0 (or later), it cannot be restored to a previous firmware version (Version 1.0.0 to 1.7.0). Q&A: Preparations for a firmware update: After the downloaded compressed file (.dmg file) is extracted, a firmware folder is created.
    • Extracting the downloaded file: The downloaded folder is automatically extracted, and a firmware folder is created. If the download folder cannot be automatically extracted, double-click the folder. In the folder you downloaded are the firmware ( EOSRA180. FIR / file size: 34,018,176 bytes) and instructions on the firmware update procedures (a PDF file in five languages: Japanese, English, French, Spanish, and Simplified Chinese). Before starting the firmware update operations, please be sure to check the procedure in accordance with the instruction. (The following is the history of past firmware updates.) Q: Are the improvements from previous firmware versions included in Firmware Version 1.8.0? A: Yes, the following imp​rovements from the previous version are included. Changes in version 1.7.0:
    1. Support has been added for the following lenses:
    • RF600mm F11 IS STM - RF800mm F11 IS STM - EXTENDER RF1.4× - EXTENDER RF2×
    1. The operation of playing back through the multi-function bar has been improved.
    • Please refer to the latest version of the camera's Instruction Manual that is released with the firmware update.
    1. Support for the Battery Pack LP-E6NH has been added. Changes in version 1.6.0:
    2. Support for the RF85mm F1.2L USM DS lens has been added.
    3. Incorporate the function of EOS R firmware version 1.4.0.
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